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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,815

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $570

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,078

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelExplorerExplorerCherokeeCherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $29,495 $34,895
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $28,781 $33,857
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275    
Luxury Package 1,290      
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Cargo cover 90 90 145 145
Remote start 385 385    
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
AWD 2,320 2,325 2,000 1,055
Trailer Tow Group     795  
CD player, remote     495 495
SafetyTec Group     1,095  
Uconnect 8.4N     1,195  
3.2L V6     1,745 1,745
Panoramic sunroof     1,755 1,755
Trailering equipment (7 wire)       345
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234    
Luxury Package 1,097      
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Cargo cover 77 77 132 132
Remote start 326 326    
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,955 1,119
Trailer Tow Group     723  
CD player, remote     450 450
SafetyTec Group     996  
Uconnect 8.4N     1,087  
3.2L V6     1,588 1,588
Panoramic sunroof     1,597 1,597
Trailering equipment (7 wire)       314
Options (change) 10,355 7,570 9,225 5,540
Options (change) 9,020 6,654 8,528 5,200
Destination 785 785 1,095 1,095
Total Price $40,385 $40,750 $39,815 $41,530
Total Invoice $37,078 $37,617 $38,404 $40,152

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Overland
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,606
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelExplorerExplorerCherokeeCherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8271hp V6271hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,385$40,750$39,815$41,530
Adjustments for Features00-3,575-5,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,385$40,750$36,240$35,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$585$0
Total Invoice$37,078$37,617$38,404$40,152
Adjustments for Features00-3,448-5,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,078$37,617$34,956$34,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$484$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelExplorerExplorerCherokeeCherokee
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Cargo organizer  $100$100
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player, remote  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Total Value of Features$6,040$6,040$9,615$11,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,575$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,448-5,680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20082017
ModelExplorerCherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in182.0 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height72.8 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,044 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in49.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in40.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft354.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67590%
Total Not Requested7510%
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Overland

Trailering equipment (7 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Terrain selector200No
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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